selfishness
/ˈsel.fɪʃ.nəs/Word connections
noun
/ˈsel.fɪʃ.nəs/
Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние, при котором человек заботится в первую очередь о собственном благополучии, выгоде или удовольствии, часто в ущерб другим.
Sustantivo que designa la cualidad o actitud de anteponer el propio interés, bienestar o conveniencia al de los demás, a menudo sin consideración por sus necesidades.
Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état d'une personne qui se préoccupe avant tout de son propre bien-être, de son intérêt ou de son plaisir, souvent au détriment des autres.
Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder Haltung bezeichnet, vor allem auf das eigene Wohl, den eigenen Vorteil oder das eigene Vergnügen bedacht zu sein, oft zum Nachteil anderer.
Substantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de quem se preocupa em primeiro lugar com o próprio bem-estar, interesse ou prazer, frequentemente em detrimento dos outros.
指一个人首先关心自己的利益、好处或快乐，常常不顾及他人。也指这种自私的品质或状态。
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A noun referring to the quality or state of being concerned primarily with one's own welfare, advantage, or pleasure, often at the expense of others.
uncountable
Stinginess and disregard for othersB2formal
A behavior or attitude characterized by excessive concern for one's own welfare and a lack of consideration for the needs of others.
ЭгоизмEgoísmoÉgoïsmeEgoismusEgoísmo自私الأنانية- His selfishness prevented him from sharing the credit with his team.
- She was criticized for her selfishness in not donating to the charity.
- Selfishness can damage relationships and create distrust.
Synonymsegoismegotismmeannessself-centerednessself-interestself-seeking
Forms
- selfishnesses plural form
- selfishnesses' possessive plural form
- selfishness's possessive singular form
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